Djidja Population 2026

Djidja has a population of 23,781, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Zou. Roughly 0.2% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.

Location of Djidja (capital Porto-Novo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,781

Rank in Benin

#45

Coordinates

7.34°N, 1.93°E

~183 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo

Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)

120 km

75 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zou

City	Population	Rank in Benin
Abomey	117,824	#6
Bohicon	93,744	#8
Cové	43,554	#20
Kpozoun	26,688	#38
Ouinhi	17,043	#60

Cities near Djidja

Abomey117,824 people · ~19 km away
Bohicon93,744 people · ~24 km away
Kpozoun26,688 people · ~33 km away
Klouékanmè23,763 people · ~42 km away
Cové43,554 people · ~47 km away
Toviklin21,617 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Djidja?

Djidja has a population of 23,781 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Benin.

What region is Djidja in?

Djidja is located in Zou, Benin.

Is Djidja the capital of Benin?

No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 120 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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